Three Identical Springs (X,Y,Z) Are Arranged as Shown

question 38

Multiple Choice

Three identical springs (X,Y,Z) are arranged as shown. When a 4.0-kg mass is hung on X, the mass descends 3.0 cm. When a 6.0-kg mass is hung on Y, the mass descends:

• A) 2.0 cm
• B) 4.0 cm
• C) 4.5 cm
• D) 6.0 cm
• E) 9.0 cm

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